The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 44.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- HCAT
- Head
- Miss Lisa Clayton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lobwood, Worsbrough Bridge, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 5EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBank End Primary Academy
Primary · 638m away
Ward Green Primary School
Primary · 711m away
Barnsley Academy
Secondary · 826m away
The Forest Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Worsbrough Common Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oakwell Rise Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Grasmere School
Independent · 2.1km away
Queens Road Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Mill Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Mill Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mill Academy?
The Mill Academy currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mill Academy take?
The Mill Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Mill Academy?
The Mill Academy is in Barnsley, S70 5EP, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mill Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Mill Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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